Sarah Kirchberger
@sarahkirchberger.bsky.social
Director, Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University (@ispk.bsky.social) | Vice President, German Maritime Institute (DMI) | Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council | ex-naval analyst @TKMS & ex-Sinology professor @Uni Hamburg.
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🧵 Am updating once more my PLA Navy type & age structure graphs. Been doing these occasionally since ca. 2010 as they help me keep a grip on #PLAN fleet development; perhaps others find them useful too.
Starting this new round with the aircraft carriers. Let me know in case of typos/mistakes pls!
Starting this new round with the aircraft carriers. Let me know in case of typos/mistakes pls!
“Der französische Richter am Internationalen Strafgerichtshof (IStGH) in Den Haag kann keine Hotels mehr buchen, keine Bücher online bestellen und besitzt keine funktionierende Kreditkarte mehr. Sein digitales und wirtschaftliches Leben wurde quasi über Nacht gelöscht.
Diese Geschichte ist unfassbar.
Weil der Trump-Regierung die Arbeit des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs nicht passt, wird ein französischer Richter digital de facto ausgelöscht und bekommt keine Kreditkarte und kein Bankkonto mehr:
Weil der Trump-Regierung die Arbeit des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs nicht passt, wird ein französischer Richter digital de facto ausgelöscht und bekommt keine Kreditkarte und kein Bankkonto mehr:
"Digitale Auslöschung": Wie US-Sanktionen einen europäischen Richter lahmlegen
Nicolas Guillou ist von beinahe allen digitalen Diensten dieser Welt gesperrt – von Amazon bis Paypal. Europa wirkt dagegen völlig machtlos
www.derstandard.at
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“Der französische Richter am Internationalen Strafgerichtshof (IStGH) in Den Haag kann keine Hotels mehr buchen, keine Bücher online bestellen und besitzt keine funktionierende Kreditkarte mehr. Sein digitales und wirtschaftliches Leben wurde quasi über Nacht gelöscht.
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"Impressive numbers": Ukrainian pilot spoke about the effectiveness of the Mirage 2000 in shooting down enemy targets
The Ukrainian Air Force has for the first time revealed the effectiveness of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet on the battlefield.
"Impressive numbers": Ukrainian pilot spoke about the effectiveness of the Mirage 2000 in shooting down enemy targets
The Ukrainian Air Force has for the first time revealed the effectiveness of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet on the battlefield.
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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"Impressive numbers": Ukrainian pilot spoke about the effectiveness of the Mirage 2000 in shooting down enemy targets
The Ukrainian Air Force has for the first time revealed the effectiveness of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet on the battlefield.
"Impressive numbers": Ukrainian pilot spoke about the effectiveness of the Mirage 2000 in shooting down enemy targets
The Ukrainian Air Force has for the first time revealed the effectiveness of the French Mirage 2000 fighter jet on the battlefield.
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Taiwan Rolls Out $40B Defense Supplemental to Fund Air Defense, Asymmetric Capabilities — USNI News
news.usni.org/2025/11/26/t...
news.usni.org/2025/11/26/t...
Taiwan Rolls Out $40B Defense Supplemental to Fund Air Defense, Asymmetric Capabilities - USNI News
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te outlined his administration’s proposal for a $40 billion defense supplemental this week that would fund an island-wide air defense system and the procurement of missiles,...
news.usni.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Taiwan Rolls Out $40B Defense Supplemental to Fund Air Defense, Asymmetric Capabilities — USNI News
news.usni.org/2025/11/26/t...
news.usni.org/2025/11/26/t...
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Made an effort to establish a timeline of this latest iteration of essentially the same old attempt by the Trump administration to force a peace deal, doomed to fail like the previous three times.
The number of plot twists would have been amusing, if it wasn’t so cruel to Ukraine.
The number of plot twists would have been amusing, if it wasn’t so cruel to Ukraine.
The Rise and Fall of the Dim-Wit Plan
The latest iteration of a "secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine" would have been funny, if it wasn't so cruel to Ukraine.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Made an effort to establish a timeline of this latest iteration of essentially the same old attempt by the Trump administration to force a peace deal, doomed to fail like the previous three times.
The number of plot twists would have been amusing, if it wasn’t so cruel to Ukraine.
The number of plot twists would have been amusing, if it wasn’t so cruel to Ukraine.
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Poland selects A26 for Orka sub program.
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news.cision.com/saab/r/swede...
Sweden and Saab selected for Poland’s new submarines
The Swedish government's offer of Saab’s A26 submarines to Poland has been selected by the Polish
news.cision.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Poland selects A26 for Orka sub program.
news.cision.com/saab/r/swede...
news.cision.com/saab/r/swede...
“🇹🇼 Taiwanese President Lai announced a $40bn supplementary defense budget to accelerate arms purchases and strengthen deterrence against 🇨🇳 China.
"There is no room for compromise on national security," Lai said, adding that concession in the face of aggression brought nothing but "enslavement."
"There is no room for compromise on national security," Lai said, adding that concession in the face of aggression brought nothing but "enslavement."
Taiwan plans extra $40 billion defense budget to deter China – DW – 11/26/2025
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the spending was aimed at "defending democratic Taiwan," with its military targeting a "high level" of readiness by 2027 to counter China.
www.dw.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“🇹🇼 Taiwanese President Lai announced a $40bn supplementary defense budget to accelerate arms purchases and strengthen deterrence against 🇨🇳 China.
"There is no room for compromise on national security," Lai said, adding that concession in the face of aggression brought nothing but "enslavement."
"There is no room for compromise on national security," Lai said, adding that concession in the face of aggression brought nothing but "enslavement."
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Remember when the trump administration colluding with the Kremlin was a "democrat hoax"?
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Remember when the trump administration colluding with the Kremlin was a "democrat hoax"?
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Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
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In the old days, this would be called treason: Witkoff giving a Putin aide advice on how his boss can lure Trump into a Russia-friendly peace deal
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript
The following is a transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call lasting just over 5 minutes between Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, and Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senio...
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In the old days, this would be called treason: Witkoff giving a Putin aide advice on how his boss can lure Trump into a Russia-friendly peace deal
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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I’M SICK OF AMERICANS
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’M SICK OF AMERICANS
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
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1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
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NATO chief openly criticises Serbia’s growing military ties with China
NATO chief openly criticises Serbia’s growing military ties with China
Secretary General Mark Rutte bluntly warned against Serbia’s growing defence cooperation with China while acknowledging ...
eualive.net
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
NATO chief openly criticises Serbia’s growing military ties with China
„🇷🇺Russia is ready to become a resource base for 🇨🇳China, which has turned into an “industrial superpower,” said the head of Russia’s “Rosneft” company, Igor Sechin, APA’s Moscow bureau reports.
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
Rosneft CEO: Russia ready to become a resource base for China
Russia is ready to become a resource base for China, which has turned into an “industrial superpower,” said the head of Russia’s “Rosneft” company, Igor Sechin, APA’s Moscow bureau reports
en.apa.az
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
„🇷🇺Russia is ready to become a resource base for 🇨🇳China, which has turned into an “industrial superpower,” said the head of Russia’s “Rosneft” company, Igor Sechin, APA’s Moscow bureau reports.
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
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🇨🇳‼️Russia is ready to become a resource base for China, which has become an "industrial superpower," said Rosneft CEO Sechin.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🇨🇳‼️Russia is ready to become a resource base for China, which has become an "industrial superpower," said Rosneft CEO Sechin.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
🔱 Catch of the Day:
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
Suspected Russian sonobuoy discovered off Pembrokeshire coast
A submarine expert says he is "confident" the recovered object is an imploded Russian sonobuoy.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🔱 Catch of the Day:
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
A 🧵 on self-censorship
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A 🧵 on self-censorship
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NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Meet the Group Breaking People Out of AI Delusions
In this Discord server, people impacted by AI delusions and psychosis share their experiences — and even help users out of delusional spells.
futurism.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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inkl. terroristischer Straftaten, krimineller Unterwanderung und Sabotage.
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
www.bundestag.de
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
inkl. terroristischer Straftaten, krimineller Unterwanderung und Sabotage.
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
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Ich wurde für die AG KRITIS als Sachverständiger in die Anhörung des Innenausschusses vom Bundestag zum #KritisDachG berufen ❤️
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Ich wurde für die AG KRITIS als Sachverständiger in die Anhörung des Innenausschusses vom Bundestag zum #KritisDachG berufen ❤️
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
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As of today, 'Who Will Defend Europe?' is available in paperback with an updated preface.
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent
Who will defend Europe? The answer should be obvious: Europe should be able to defend itself. Yet, for decades, most of the continent enjoyed a defence holiday, outsourcing protection to the United St...
amzn.to
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
As of today, 'Who Will Defend Europe?' is available in paperback with an updated preface.
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
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Barents Observer looked into the background of Denis, the new "doorkeeper" at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes. Guess what? 🕵️ 🇷🇺 🇳🇴
Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes
In Kirkenes, the Russian consulate increasingly resembles a branch of the FSB border service: staff without diplomatic status live in the consulate building and appear at official meetings and public ...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Barents Observer looked into the background of Denis, the new "doorkeeper" at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes. Guess what? 🕵️ 🇷🇺 🇳🇴
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Niederländische Damen-Werft unter Verdacht von Umgehung der Sanktionen gegen Russland (aus deutscher Sicht noch mal pikanter, weil die Generalunternehmer für die F126-Fregatten sind und da ohnehin Probleme haben.. - h/t @vreij.bsky.social)
Unieke rechtszaak Damen Shipyards van start: 'Zaak met extra druk en spanning'
Damen Shipyards, een van de belangrijkste defensiebedrijven van Nederland, wordt verdacht van het omzeilen van sancties, opgelegd aan Rusland.
nos.nl
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Niederländische Damen-Werft unter Verdacht von Umgehung der Sanktionen gegen Russland (aus deutscher Sicht noch mal pikanter, weil die Generalunternehmer für die F126-Fregatten sind und da ohnehin Probleme haben.. - h/t @vreij.bsky.social)
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Does anyone else think there might be a connection between Elon suddenly exposing troll locations and DOGE getting shut down?
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Does anyone else think there might be a connection between Elon suddenly exposing troll locations and DOGE getting shut down?
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My dear Hungarian friends @gaborlegrady.bsky.social @saturn771.bsky.social @innos.social @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My dear Hungarian friends @gaborlegrady.bsky.social @saturn771.bsky.social @innos.social @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
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All the "hot Israeli army girl" accounts asking for money are Nigerians.
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
All the "hot Israeli army girl" accounts asking for money are Nigerians.